Infographic | Back to basics: Sustainability driving operational excellence and resilience for your business

ESG is no longer a nice-to-have — it’s a strategic business imperative. The companies that will lead are those embedding sustainability into every aspect of their operations. It’s not just about compliance; it’s about driving long-term value, resilience and growth in an increasingly dynamic landscape.

This imperative does require effort – but it’s important to remember you are not alone. All companies are encountering similar challenges in implementing, measuring and improving sustainability. Leveraging collaboration and partnerships will help navigate these shared challenges effectively. Engage with other teams for streamlined information access, partner with legal for regulatory guidance, and work with your data analytics teams for efficient data acquisition and gathering.

WHAT IF we did as Albert Einstein said: “In the middle of difficultly lies opportunity…” Instead of seeing sustainability as a challenge, what if we see it as an opportunity? Sustainability is unique in the business context: it has the gift of bringing people together. Almost every business unit within an enterprise has a role and responsibility within sustainability. Use that to your advantage to collectively drive operational excellence and resilience for your business.

See how other executives are facing today’s sustainability challenges (data based on responses by 391 executives at a Protiviti webinar)

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